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Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Irish Continental Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Irish Continental Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Irish Continental Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Irish Continental Group Annual Data
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2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
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2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.24
12.77
18.18
13.77
16.26
28.01
19.05
12.38
11.89
13.36
13.27
Irish Continental Group Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.24
13.72
12.77
16.92
18.18
18.69
13.77
15.90
16.26
11.72
28.01
322.58
19.05
16.81
12.38
12.80
11.89
14.66
13.36
14.49
13.27
LSE:ICGC vs KEX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Irish Continental Group's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Irish Continental Group Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Irish Continental Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Irish Continental Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Irish Continental Group Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.44 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Irish Continental Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #223 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Irish Continental Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Irish Continental Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.44. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.78. Irish Continental Group's value of 12.44 is 9.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #223 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Irish Continental Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Irish Continental Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #223 out of 490 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Irish Continental Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.78. Irish Continental Group's value of 12.44 is 9.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.78, based on 490 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Irish Continental Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.44 is 9.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Irish Continental Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Irish Continental Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Irish Continental Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.62, compared to a current price of £5.38 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.44 and 9.7% below the Transportation industry median of 13.78. Irish Continental Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.44 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.38 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.62.
GuruFocus considers Irish Continental Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ICGC:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.44
GF Value™: £5.62 vs. price of £5.38 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.7% below the Transportation median (#223 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ICGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Irish Continental Group PLC is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Ireland. The company organizes itself into two segments: ferries and containers & terminals. The ferries segment transports passengers and vehicles on roll-on/roll-off ferries and chartering vessels. The containers and terminal segment transports cargo and provides stevedoring and other related terminal services. The company derives maximum revenue from the Ferries Segment. Its geographical segments are Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland, Germany, Austria, and Other.
83GF Score
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